Sheffield Wednesday 0, West Bromwich Albion 4: Chris Lepkowski's Albion match stats and player ratings
CARSON 7
Very little for the keeper to do. Two long-range shots spring to mind.
ZUIVERLOON 6
Given run-around early on by Johnson. Happier second half.
MEITE 8
Very strong and commanding. Gave little joy to Wednesday’s forwards.
OLSSON 8
Like Meite, he controlled play from the back.
CECH 7
Decent show. Used the ball well.
BRUNT 8
His goal was deserved following a decent display.
DORRANS 8
Dynamic again. Got stuck into Wednesday’s midfield early on.
JARA 7
Composed and comfortable.
THOMAS 8
Excellent 30-minute period during first half where he ran show.
MOORE 7
Showed plenty of spirit but lacked bite in front of goal.
COX 8
Unlucky not to claim the match ball. Classy finishes.
SUBSTITUTES:
Mulumbu (for Thomas, 67) ticked over during final stages 6
Wood (for Moore, 76)
Thorne (for Cox, 88)
Not used: Reid, Bednar, Martis, Kiely.
SHEFF WED (4-4-2): Grant; Simek, Hinds, Buxton, Spurr (Beevers, 39); Gray, Potter, O’Connor, Johnson (Soares, ht); Clarke, Tudgay (Varney, 54). Not used: O’Donnell, McAllister, Esajas, Feeney.
BOOKINGS: Potter (foul, 15), Gray (foul, 24) – Wednesday. Brunt (foul, 90) – Albion.
CROWD WATCH 7
Albion fans fairly vocal. Little joy for home fans. Attendance: 20,824.
REF WATCH 7
E Ilderton (Tyne & Wear): Missed obvious Albion penalty but generally sound.
HEAD COACH 8
Performance justified Roberto Di Matteo’s team selection. Easy XI to pick.
GAME RATING 7
Entertaining early on but game was over by second half.
INJURY WATCH
Thomas’ back flared up. Koren and Teixeira sidelined.
WHO’S NEXT UP FOR ALBION?
Derby County (a) Saturday, 3pm.
